{"id":12051,"date":"2026-11-07T19:16:24","date_gmt":"2026-11-07T19:16:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/07\/epl-okafors-late-strike-ends-leeds-winless-run-businessday-ng\/"},"modified":"2026-11-07T19:16:24","modified_gmt":"2026-11-07T19:16:24","slug":"epl-okafors-late-strike-ends-leeds-winless-run-businessday-ng","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/07\/epl-okafors-late-strike-ends-leeds-winless-run-businessday-ng\/","title":{"rendered":"EPL: Okafor\u2019s late strike ends Leeds\u2019 winless run – Businessday NG"},"content":{"rendered":"

Noah Okafor\u2019s late winner secured Leeds United a 1-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur at Elland Road on Saturday, ending the hosts\u2019 winless run and leaving Spurs frustrated by a controversial first-half decision involving Jayden Bogle.\n<\/p>\n

Leeds were deserved winners, while Tottenham saw their three-match winning streak come to an end. However, the visitors were left furious after Bogle escaped a red card for a dangerous challenge on Mathys Tel.\n<\/p>\n

The Leeds right wing-back caught Tel on the Achilles just after the half-hour mark. Referee John Brooks awarded a foul but took no further action against the defender.\n<\/p>\n

A four-minute VAR review followed, with VAR official Tony Harrington opting against recommending an on-field review.\n<\/p>\n

The challenge was ultimately deemed reckless rather than serious foul play, despite Tel being forced off with an ankle injury shortly afterwards.<\/p>\n

Former Premier League referee Mike Dean described Bogle\u2019s challenge as \u201c100 per cent a red card\u201d. The incident came just a week after Crystal Palace\u2019s Jean-Philippe Mateta was sent off for a similar challenge during Tottenham\u2019s victory over the Eagles.\n<\/p>\n

Tottenham supporters expressed their anger over the decision, but manager Roberto De Zerbi refused to blame the defeat on the controversial incident.\n<\/p>\n

\u201cI have big confidence in the referee. Nothing changes if he, Brooks, goes to watch the clip or not, I think. There was VAR and if they didn\u2019t take the right decision, I don\u2019t know, but we have confidence,\u201d De Zerbi told TNT Sports.\n<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have to keep our eyes on the performance and where we can improve.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

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